AT&T Inc. P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
1.58
Stock Price
$24.80
Book Value/Share
$15.71
Sector
Communication Services
How It's Calculated
1.58 = $24.80 ÷ $15.71
What This Means
AT&T Inc.'s P/B ratio of 1.58 is in the normal range, suggesting the market values the company roughly in line with its net assets.
About AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc. (T) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in Telecom Services. With a market capitalization of about $172.32B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $24.80, within a 52-week range of $22.95 to $29.79 (-16.8% from the high, +8.1% from the low). Beta of 0.42 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 16.9%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For AT&T Inc., P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Communication Services, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Communication Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, AT&T Inc.'s P/B ratio of 1.58 can be compared with peers such as GOOGL (9.63), GOOG (9.53), META (6.59). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Communication Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- T is grouped in the Communication Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.42 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 16.9% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does T's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. AT&T Inc.'s P/B of 1.58 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Communication Services business models.
Is 1.58 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (1.58) means the market values T above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Communication Services?
Peer P/B levels in Communication Services (e.g. NFLX (11.64), GOOGL (9.63), GOOG (9.53)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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